Lady Cats District Volleyball and Playoff Implicating Tennis Match on Deck For This Game Day Tuesday
The Sept. 13 edition of game day Tuesday brings Wildcats team tennis in a huge match and the Lady Cats volleyball team in their second district contest. Wildcats team tennis has been busy the last few weeks, playing in several tough matches. And while a number of them were losses to district foes, like Texas High and Longview, Coach Tony Martinez’s squad were able to win some matches against the aforementioned powerhouse tennis...
All Invited to Enter the Hopkins County Hay Bale Sculpture Contest; Judging is October 22, 2021
Hopkins County is holding a hay bale contest this Fall, to recognize the importance of hay on the economy of Hopkins County. There’s plenty of time to plan your design; judging will be held on October 22 and winners will be announced at the Civic Center on October 23. The contest is fun and open to everyone, from individuals and families to churches, businesses and youth organizations, etc. There is no entry fee and you may win...
Sulphur Springs High School 2021 Homecoming Nominees Named
The Sulphur Springs High School kicked off the 2021 Homecoming week festivities Monday with recognition of the 11 Homecoming Queen nominees and a Marvelous superhero theme. Students across the district are encouraged to dress in the designated theme of the day. Sept. 13 was designated Marvel Monday. Students were encouraged to wear a superhero shirt or cape. Students and staff at SSHS as well as across the district donned got in on...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused OF Felony DWI With Child Passenger
Pair Reported For Screaming Jailed On Public Intoxication Charge A 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused Saturday evening of driving while intoxicated with a child younger than 15 years of age in the pickup with him at the time. Three others were also booked into the county jail over the weekend on intoxication charges, according to arrest and jail reports. Felony DWI Arrest Dustin Mackenzie Davis Davis first caught the...
Sept. 11 Blood Drive A Success, American Legion And VFW Officials Report
American Legion Post 66 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560 host blood drive Sept. 11, 2021. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560 and American Legion Post 66 officials honored those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks by hosting the Carter BloodCare’s mobile unit for a blood drive Saturday. Group officers report it was another successful blood drive, with 39 volunteering and 33 units actually collected. American Legion Post 66...
Pastor Carey Gable and the Martin Springs Baptist Church Congregation Invite You to the Church 140th Anniversary and Homecoming
Pastor Carey Gable of Martin Springs Baptist Church asked KSST to share the following information. For the upcoming Martin Springs Baptist Church 140th Anniversary and Homecoming, the church family has partnered with the Martin Springs Cemetery Association to host a weekend Homecoming and are joyfully sharing our facilities and inviting the public to join in. Saturday, September 18th: MSBC and MSCA Homecoming Celebration (Hosted by...
Commissioners Court To Consider Reinvestment Zone, Economic Development Agreement For Stampede Solar
Sept. 13 Agenda Also Includes Proposals For 381 Economic Development Agreements For JBW Holdings, 2 Pine Forest Solar Projects Hopkins County Commissioners Court will be asked Monday to consider a number of proposed contracts and agreements, including a reinvestment zone and economic development agreement for Stampede Solar. The Sept. 13 agenda also includes proposals for 381 economic development agreements with JBW Holdings LLC and...
Meal A Day Menu For Sept. 13-17, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Sept. 13-17, 2021, includes: Monday – Harvest Casserole, Broccoli and a Roll. Tuesday – Chicken Cacciatore on a bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast. Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a...
More Hopkins County COVID-19 Cases Reported During The Last 2 Weeks Than June and July Combined
Another Hopkins County Resident Confirmed To Have Died From Coronavirus Coronavirus cases continue to surge, with more new COVID-19 cases reported among Hopkins County residents during the last 2 weeks than during June and July combined. Two of the 461 Hopkins County residents who’ve had COVID during the last 2 weeks were confirmed by death certificate to have died as a result of the virus; the most recent COVID death was one of...
Local Officers Made A Dozen Controlled Substance And Related Arrests The Week of Sept. 4-10, 2021
Local law enforcement officers made a dozen controlled substance and related arrests the week of Sept. 4-10, 2021, including an Arkansas man found sleeping in his car, music blaring, with suspected controlled substances, a large sum of cash and at least one fake $100-bill; and several instances in which more than one person was taken into custody following contact with officers, according to sheriff’s office and police reports....
